The apothecary Diaries (Jinshi × Reader Insert)

* chapter one *

-The picture above is how you look if you want (it's okay if you have your own oc.)

-The reader's character has knowledge about medicines and poisons.

Hope you like the story
Enjoy.
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Your day had started like any other, filled
with the routine of modern life. The hum of traffic, the glow of screens, and the bustle of daily chores had kept you occupied. That evening, as you relaxed with a novel called "The apothecary diaries", your vision began to blur. Thinking it was just fatigue, you closed your eyes for a moment.

When you opened them, the world around you had changed completely.

You found yourself in a lush garden, filled with exotic flowers and the sound of distant water fountains. The air was fragrant with the scent of blooming lotus flowers, and the sky above was a serene shade of twilight. Confused and disoriented, you tried to make sense of your surroundings.

"Are you lost?" a soft, melodic voice asked.

You turned to see a figure standing nearby, his presence commanding yet ethereal. Jinshi, the enigmatic eunuch from "The Apothecary Diaries," was looking at you with a mixture of curiosity and concern.

"I... I don't know how I got here," you stammered, feeling out of place and overwhelmed.

Jinshi's eyes narrowed slightly, assessing you with a keen intelligence. "You're not from around here, are you?"

You shook your head. "No, I... I come from a different place. A different time, even."

Jinshi's expression softened. "Come with me. Let's find a place where we can talk."

He led you through the winding paths of the palace gardens to a quiet pavilion. As you sat down, you explained your situation, trying to convey the strangeness of your sudden transportation from Earth to this unfamiliar yet fascinating world.

Jinshi listened attentively, his gaze never leaving your face. When you finished, he nodded thoughtfully. "It seems you have a unique perspective. Perhaps your knowledge could be of use here."

You were about to ask how when a commotion nearby caught your attention. A young woman, her face pale and her steps unsteady, was being helped by a few servants. Jinshi stood up immediately, his expression turning serious.

"That's Lady Suyin," he explained. "She's been ill for a while, and we haven't been able to determine the cause."

You watched as Jinshi approached the group, his presence commanding respect. Without thinking, you followed him, your curiosity piqued.

"Allow me to help," you offered, stepping forward. "I might have some knowledge that could be useful."

Jinshi raised an eyebrow but nodded. "Very well. Let's see what you can do."

You examined Lady Suyin carefully, noting her symptoms and the herbal mixtures she had been given. Drawing on your knowledge of ancient remedies and modern medicine, you identified a rare toxin that had been subtly poisoning her over time.

"It's a rare poison," you explained to Jinshi. "Someone with extensive knowledge of herbs must have administered it."

Jinshi's eyes flashed with determination. "Thank you. This information is invaluable. We'll need to investigate further."

As you worked together to help Lady Suyin recover, you found yourself increasingly drawn to Jinshi's sharp mind and gentle demeanor. Despite the circumstances, there was a sense of purpose and camaraderie that made you feel strangely at home in this new world.